{"id":1876,"date":"2021-12-02T18:16:30","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auroramutualaid.org\/?page_id=1876"},"modified":"2025-10-24T00:12:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T00:12:56","slug":"fridgeproject","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/auroramutualaid.org\/es\/fridgeproject\/","title":{"rendered":"FridgeProject"},"content":{"rendered":"
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INDIVISIBLE AURORA PRESENTS…<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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THE COMMUNITY FRIDGE PROJECT<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ENDIRO COFFEE<\/em><\/h2>\n

COMMUNITY FRIDGE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Our first fridge is located near Endiro’s lower-level entrance, next to the Fox River.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Endiro Coffee <\/p>\n

29 W New York St<\/p>\n

Aurora, IL 60506<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FOR COMMUNITY FRIDGE MANAGERS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Thank you, for your efforts to keep our fridge stocked, safe, and clean today.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Click below to find the fridge manager checklist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FRIDGE CHECKLIST<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Mutual aid not as a form of charity, but as a practice of reciprocal and collective community care.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Via @thelovefridgechicago<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Community Fridge Network in Chicago<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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For any concerns or complaints please contact us.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This fridge is safety-checked at least once a day and cleaned at least once a week. Any item that doesn\u2019t comply with the fridge rules will be removed. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We have volunteers that are food safety handling certified and PCQI (Preventative Controls Qualified Individual) certified.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our fridge is bolted to the base of the shelter so it is safely secured.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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WHAT <\/strong>CAN<\/u><\/strong> BE DONATED<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Eggs<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pop-top canned items<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cake mix<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Raw meat (freezer only)<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fruit juices<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lunch meats (store-bought, in sealed package with a use-by date)<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Baby formula (expiry date labeled)<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Baby food pouches<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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All donated items can be dropped off at the fridge ANY TIME – no need to contact us. However, we ask that donors keep things tidy and clean up any messes they see or make (see fridge rules). <\/span><\/p>\n

– All your donations are gratefully acknowledged –<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Besides food, we also accept donations of<\/p>\n

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  1. Toiletries<\/li>\n
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  3. Menstrual hygiene products<\/li>\n
  4. Baby formula<\/li>\n
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  7. PPE<\/li>\n
  8. Winter hats & gloves<\/li>\n
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    AIMING TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE MUTUAL AID PRACTICE OF FOOD SHARING<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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    Community fridges provide easy access to fresh food with few barriers and restrictions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    1. Please wear a mask, ensure your hands are clean, and wear food-safe gloves when handling food. <\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Avoid unnecessary contact with food items to prevent contamination.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. If you notice food has gone bad or packaging has been compromised, please throw it away.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    4. Check use-by dates on food products before taking.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    5. Do not consume prepared food seven days after bringing it home.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    6. Please put new donations towards the back of the shelves so that food gets eaten in the order it is donated.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    7. Do not leave donations if the fridge or pantry are FULL.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    8. If you notice or cause a spill, please clean up after yourself.<\/strong><\/li>\n
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      Any food donated from a local restaurant should be sealed and accompanied by a purchased or prepared-by date. Any restaurant prepared food will be discarded after 7 days. Remember! No leftovers, please.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      If you wish to cook food for the community fridge, please make sure to following these rules: <\/span><\/p>\n

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      4. IDEALLY, WEAR FOOD-SAFE GLOVES WHEN PREPARING FOOD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Any homemade foods that do not follow our rules will be disposed of immediately. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Help us continue to make this project sustainable. Your donation provides funds for additional community fridges or the purchase of fridge related food items when necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Please add “Community Fridge” in the comment section of our donation form so that we can allocate your donation correctly. Thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        In order to make an offline donation we ask that you please follow these instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n

        Make a check payable to “Indivisible Aurora” and add “Community Fridge” on the Memo line<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Indivisible Aurora<\/em><\/p>\n

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        All donations are gratefully acknowledged.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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        Need more information, have a question, or interested in volunteering – send us a message! <\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Fridge <\/strong>#1 – Endiro Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n

        29 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506<\/span><\/p>\n

        Located in the food courtyard,lower-level, next to the river.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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